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Make Stencils for Painting
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Stenciling adds a homey touch to walls, furniture or paper art such as greeting cards. Make and collect a variety of stencils to use for kids' art projects or home decorating. Be creative and don't be afraid to experiment with different designs until you find one you like.
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Comments
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 If you happen to not be to much of a fan of wallpaper, such as myself, but like the design on it; then why not use that as a template for your stencil? You can buy a small piece, then spray glue it to card and cut the pattern out.
Anonymous said
on 7/20/2006 Floorcloths (aka canvas rugs) are fun and easy to make and you don't have to be an artist to create your own work of art. There are a variety of different art supplies that you can use from acrylic paints, paint markers, decorative stencils to rubber stamps. All you need to add is your imagination to create unique, one of a kind handpainted floorcloths, pet floorcloths and more.There's no limit to the different designs that you can create. So go ahead... decorate, design and create.
Anonymous said
on 3/27/2006 Many people with home computers now have laser printers, because they are so much more economical than inkjets for printing large amounts of text. If you have a laser printer, and a computer drawing of your stencil pattern, then you can get laser transparencies (just like acetate) and print your own stencils, then cut out (including bridges, etc) as described in the main eHow article. Note: I would not recommend this method to be used with inkjet printers; printer ink may run and transfer when it comes into contact with paint.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have found it much easier to make a photocopy of the item, enlarge it if needed, then have it copied onto a transparency, which you will cut. Most copy stores will do this.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Instead of the traditional stencil brush, try a sponge instead. Makeup sponges, found in any grocery store cosmetic aisle, work the best. Soak the sponge in water first, then squeeze out as much water as you can. Dip sponge in paint, wipe off ... stencil.